Gran and the crew of the Grandcypher are on the run from the Erste Empire when they receive an offer to negotiate a truce. They meet at the neutral territory of Albion Citadel, where they are greeted and hosted by Vira Lillie, the current Lord Commander of Albion and a friend of Katalina Alize from her officer training there. The Skyfarers are granted an official pardon by Imperial General Furias, but the situation remains volatile. Given some downtime, the Skyfarers attend a banquet held by Vira to commemorate the crew's arrival. However, emotions remain high as Furias and the Erste delegation remain in Albion after the discussions are completed. The team is astounded to discover a Primal Beast on the island after learning of its existence.